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2002 Subaru Legacy Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Subaru Legacy has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Subaru Legacy

Engine
14
Other
9
Fuel System
7
Suspension
6
Brakes
6
Powertrain
5
Tires
4
Speed Control
4

5

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

02V282000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 12, 2004POWER TRAINMY SUBARU LEGACY 2002 WAS RECALLED FOR A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IN 2003. THIS WAS REPAIRED IN FEB 200...
Jan 14, 2004POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY GT, 5-SPEED MANUAL. MOST OF THE TIME THE CLUTCH IS STIFF, BUT ONCE IN A...
Nov 30, 2002POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2002 LEGACY GT WITH MANUAL 5-SPD TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY STALLS OR HESITATES ...
Aug 11, 2002POWER TRAINWHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN PARK IT WILL SLOWLY START TO ROLL BACK IN REVERSE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. D...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINWHILE IDLING IN PARK VEHICLE JUMPED INTO DRIVE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER IN...

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